Pictures of termite damage from the bottom up
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Termite damage pictures of the surface*:
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*It is possible to have termite damage, yet not see holes forming on the surface. See the articles we link to below for other signs of termite infestation.
The “leftovers” (wood residue, dirt, and excrement), which covered the entire subfloor:
Yes, if your floor has been chewed up it’ll need to be replaced, after the termites have been taken care of. Be sure to take steps to protect your home from future potential invaders, even if the damage is old, and even if you haven’t had a problem-yet!
Here are a few informative links to termite related articles we’ve found online:
http://www.faceliftfloors.com/q-and-a/termitestermites.php
heimer.com
insects.tamu.edu
www.umass.edu…/controlling_ants_termites.html
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